Professional, licensed instructors deliver curriculum to prepare students for healthcare careers. Lectures, demonstrations, and exposure to actual clinical settings help students master biometrics and compassionate patient assistance. Passing the state exam qualifies CNA certificate holders for employment in healthcare settings.
We match new refugee families to community role models, who introduce resettling families to American culture and customs via outings to local attractions.
In early May, the first MIND I Institute» cohort successfully completed the one-month training program designed to increase awareness of behavioral health within refugee and ethnic newcomer populations. MIND | Institute participants engaged in small-group lectures and discussions led by seasoned subject-matter experts in cultural proficiency, behavioral health, law enforcement, public health, and other areas of interest to refugee and ethnic populations.
Trainee Representation
Winta hails from Ethiopia. At the age of 26, she was forced to abandon her education in her home country and flee for safety. She sought asylum in San Diego in 2006, and after arrival, Winta struggled and lived with a variety of roommates until she was able to obtain a work permit.
One day, while visiting a neighboring business at the Nile Sisters Development Initiative ( NSDI ) office complex, Winta walked in to learn more about vocational training programs. Months later, she enrolled in the certified nursing assistant ( CNA ) program in order to gain new skills required of an entry-level healthcare career.
